Katie A. Mathes
Concord,NC
Summary
Dynamic educator and nursing professional focused on enhancing quality outcomes. Utilizes clinical and educational expertise to create impactful lesson plans and foster critical thinking, ensuring compliance and elevating patient care standards. Demonstrated leadership in team management and policy implementation for improved operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Homemaker & Homeschool Tutor
Monticello Academy
Concord, NC
06.2015 - Current
- Developed customized lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs and styles.
- Led current events discussions to enhance critical thinking skills among students.
- Oversaw standardized testing processes to ensure compliance with state homeschooling regulations.
- Coordinated household schedules and activities for seamless daily operations of large family.
- Instructed students in small groups or one-on-one settings as required.
Nurse Manager Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Carolinas Healthcare System
Charlotte, NC
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Supervised nursing staff supporting 25 providers to maintain high-quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of new employees to build a skilled nursing team.
- Developed and implemented operational policies that streamlined workflow processes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in nursing practices and procedures.
- Facilitated service recovery to enhance patient satisfaction and quality of care
Nurse Supervisor Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Carolinas HealthCare System
Charlotte, NC
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to protocols and delivery of quality patient care.
- Advised and participated in system-wide protocol and safety enhancement projects, contributing to improved patient safety standards.
- Collaborated with Sanger offices as clinical staff representative, enhancing inter-office communication and coordination.
Registered Nurse Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Carolinas HealthCare System
Charlotte, NC
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Coordinated complex patient needs through telephone triage and assessment, ensuring adherence to individualized care plans
- Perform cardiac testing including electrocardiograms, stress tests and laboratory work
- Participated in community healthcare screening programs to promote cardiac health and deliver preventative care education
- Designed and initiated office-wide tracking processes to ensure corporate compliance and minimize errors in patient care
- Elected to be the SuperUser throughout the office in the implementation of electronic medical records
Registered Nurse on Progressive Cardiac Unit
Centra Health
Lynchburg, NC
08.2009 - 04.2010
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care tailored to diverse telemetry patient populations, enhancing patient recovery.
- Assessed patients and administered medications while providing nursing care to telemetry patients, ensuring timely intervention for their needs
- Facilitated communication with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate holistic care for patients
Registered Nurse on Thoracic Surgery Step-down/Telemetry
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, OH
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Provided comprehensive care for surgical patients undergoing lung reduction and thoracotomy procedures.
- Supported recovery for transplant and cardiovascular patients post-surgery, improving patient outcomes through effective team collaboration.
- Managed care for cardiology patients, including telemetry, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
- Provided nursing care in fast-paced environment at world-renowned institution, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Precepted and oriented new nurses, facilitating smooth integration into unit and organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Lesson planning and child development
- Compliance management
- Task prioritization
- Team leadership
- Patient care coordination
- Service recovery and process improvement
Certification
- Registered Nurse, NC and Compact States
Timeline
Homemaker & Homeschool Tutor
Monticello Academy
06.2015 - Current
Nurse Manager Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Carolinas Healthcare System
01.2014 - 06.2015
Nurse Supervisor Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Carolinas HealthCare System
07.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Carolinas HealthCare System
05.2010 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse on Progressive Cardiac Unit
Centra Health
08.2009 - 04.2010
Registered Nurse on Thoracic Surgery Step-down/Telemetry
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
07.2007 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY